Nearly all U.S. adults agree it is important for youth to participate in group activities, according to the latest National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) Park Pulse poll. 

Bobcat Company, a global equipment, innovation and worksite solutions brand, is expanding its tractor lineup with the launch of three utility tractors: the Bobcat UT6066, UT6566 and UT6573. 

New to its line-up of P-Tier machines, John Deere debuted five new P-Tier Skid Steer Loader (SSL) and Compact Track Loader (CTL) models. 

Eleiko, a leader in strength equipment, announced the release of a patent-pending Competition Collar. 

Ignite Attachments, a breakthrough manufacturer of compact equipment attachments, adds to its growing lineup of direct-to-you products with three new mini grapple offerings. 

The U.S. youth camp industry contributes $70 billion to the national economy, accounting for the total value of the camp industry's production and its ripple effects, which include business-to-business purchases and labor income, according to a study from the University of Michigan and the American Camp Association. 

More than seven out of 10 (70.3%) respondents to the Industry Report survey representing camp facilities said they expect their revenues in 2024 to be higher than in 2023.

Nearly a thousand professionals working in recreation, sports and fitness facilities responded to our extensive survey, telling us about everything from their hiring and construction plans to their programming options, operational budgets and more. Here, we summarize the responses. 

In this section of the Industry Report, we cover all things aquatic, looking at the results of the survey from respondents at aquatic facilities of all kinds, from small local pools through complex waterparks and more.

In this section of the Industry Report, we discuss the responses from parks and recreation districts, departments and facilities.